London, England

"Whew, we made it," said Ken. "No more worrying about vampires crawling around."

"Tell me about it," said Fei-Long.

The plane that was heading for its destination, England, had finally arrived at the London International Airport.

As the plane landed, Jasmine started feeling an electric sensation in the pit of her stomach.......literally. She held on to her stomach and grunted in pain softly.

Veronica, who was sitting next to her, heard her grunt. She turned to her sister. "You're getting that feeling again, are you?"

Jasmine looked at her. "Yeah, but it's not as bad as usual."

"We've got to find out what this is eventually."

"I know. Ever since I was nearly raped when that shot was put in me, this has been happening to me. I haven't even felt this since we landed in Hong Kong."

"You're right," Veronica replied.

That's when the intercom went off. "Attention all first class passengers. Please begin to exit the plane. Welcome home or enjoy your trip."

The seven friends stepped out of the plane. They saw Chun-Li waiting at the gate.

They walked over to her. "I've felt like I haven't seen you in ages," said Veronica smiling.

"How was the investigation in Taiwan?" asked Ryu.

Chun-Li smiled. "The mission was accomplished. The men who started the mass murders were arrested." She then pointed to a tall Chinese man next to her. "Everyone, I would like for you to meet my husband, Liang. Liang, these are my friends Ken, Ryu, Veronica, Jasmine, Fei-Long, Guile, and Wagner."

As everyone else said hi, Wagner huffed. "Nice, you introduce me last."

Guile looked at his trainee. "Just be quiet."

That's when they heard someone cry, "Hey! He has my purse!" Then, three men start running towards the other side of the airport.

Jasmine grinned. "More action for us."

The nine of them started chasing after the three men.

"Get back here!" cried Ken.

"Stop!" cried Ryu.

"Police!" Wagner cried.

"Wagner be quiet!" replied Veronica.

That's when somebody jumped in front of the three men just near the exit. "Going somewhere?" the man asked. He was dressed in an American FBI uniform. His black hair with thin white streaks hangs just above his crystal blue eyes and was probably in his mid-twenties. He held a baton in his big hands.

The three men tried to back away, but the young man scissor kicked two of them. The one who was holding the purse began running away, but as he passed Wagner, Wagner put his arm out. The man smacked hard right into Wagner's arm knocking him to the floor.

"Way to go Wagner!" cried Jasmine as Guile picked up the man and held him by the coat.

The young man back kicked one man and threw series of punches at the other. One punch managed to knock the second man out.

The other man tried to run away. As he did, the young man put out his baton in front of him. Suddenly, a lightning bolt came out of the baton grabbing hold of the criminal.

"Whoa!" cried Wagner with his eyes wide opened. "How did he do that?" His friends were wide-eyed too.

The young man lifted the baton high in the air bringing the man with him. Then, he swung it a little. The bolt disappeared sending the man crashing through the airport window.

"Memories," said Veronica remembering the incident in Paris.

The young man turned to the ten friends. Then Chun-Li cried out, "Mason Storm?"

The young man looked at her. "Chun-Li."

"Hey!" cried Fei-Long. "It IS Mason Storm!"

"Mason!" cried Veronica.

Mason looked at the three of them. "Wow, I can't believe it!"

Chun-Li and Veronica gave Mason a hug while he and Fei-Long high-fived. "Small world after all," Mason said.

"You guys know him?" asked Ken.

"Of course," replied Fei-Long. "He trained with us back in the day. Mason is now one of the best FBI agents in the world."

"This is such an exciting reunion!" cried Chun-Li clapping her hands. "I have an idea. Why don't we all celebrate and go to a restaurant tonight."

"Great idea," said Ken.

***

That night, the ten friends went to a casual restaurant in the middle of London.

After they finish ordering their foods, Ken looked at Mason. "So, you're from America too? What part?"

Mason looked at the multi-millionaire. "I'm originally from Portland, Oregon, but I live in Miami, Florida now. I work as an FBI agent there."

"And what brings you here?" asked Veronica.

"I'm doing an investigation with Delta Red. Seems that there is some drug- smuggling going on."

"Damn smugglers these days," said Guile. "When are they going to learn?"

"Beats me," Mason replied.

After another fifteen minutes of conversations, their dinners arrived. Everyone became wide-eyed over Ryu's dinner.

"What the hell is that?" asked Wagner.

"Ribs my friend," Ryu replied. The ribs had to be about a foot long. Ryu began to dig in.

"Don't mind him," said Ken to Mason. "My friend has a very big appetite."

"I see," Mason replied.

"I'm surprised that he's not fat yet," said Veronica.

"I can't even eat two of those ribs," said Jasmine.

Ryu looked up at everyone. "Could you please not stare at me while I eat."

"Sorry," said Chun-Li. Everyone began to dig into their own food.

After the meal, Ryu wiped his face with a napkin. "That's the best meal ever. Who's in for dessert?"

Everyone else was holding their stomachs.

"I think I'll pass," said Liang.

"Me too," replied Guile.

While that, two men passed by, both workers at the restaurant. One was holding a small radio and the other was holding a pitcher full of water. Neither one of them was watching where they were going and ended up crashing into each other. The water spilled onto the radio, which was on. It sent electric sparks. The radio hits Jasmine electrocuting her for a second.

"AAAHHH!!!!!" she cried out. She fell back towards the floor and became unconscious.

"Jasmine!!" cried Ken. The friends made their way towards their friend. She laid there not moving.

"Somebody get help!!" cried Ryu.

Veronica began shaking her sister's shoulder. "Wake up!" Then she slapped her hard across the face.

Jasmine's eyes snapped open.

There was only a second when everyone was relieved......until they looked at Jasmine's eyes. The iris and pupils were gone. Her eyes were glowing blue.

"What the hell?" asked Wagner.

Suddenly, Jasmine started twitching. Then, she sat up her teeth clenched.

"What the hell is going on with her?" asked Mason.

Suddenly, Jasmine's body was surrounded by blue electric shocks. She held up her hands. An electric ball that looked like energy floats between her hands.

Ryu's eyes widened. 'Could that be what I think it is?' he thought.

"Look out!!" cried Fei-Long. He grabbed Veronica and the two hide behind a table. The others followed.

Jasmine pushed her hands out. The energy flew out of her hands. Everyone saw that the energy was electronic and shaped like a butterfly. The electric energy crashed through the window and up into the dark sky.

Jasmine's eyes become normal again. She collapsed onto the floor breathing hard.

"Jasmine!" cried Veronica. Everyone ran back towards her again.

Jasmine was awake when they got to her. "Are you okay?" asked Ryu.

She was pouring with sweat and she was shaking. "What happened to me? I knew what I was doing, but I couldn't control it."

Ken and Ryu looked at each other. "Ryu," said Ken. "Do you think this is part of something like Hadouken?"

Ryu shrugged. "I don't know, but it really does look similar to it."

They looked back at Jasmine. She got herself back up. "Veronica, when that was happening to me, I felt that electric sensation in the pit of my stomach. Maybe that shot gave me this power, and all it needs is for me to get even a minor shock in order for this to work." She laid back down feeling dizzy. "I couldn't control it. What if it happens to me again?"

Ken looked at Ryu. "You're the only person alive who can help her."

Ken was right. Ryu has once been in her place seven years ago. At that time, he had no one to turn to in order to control his own powers. Ryu was probably the only person in the world who knows about this type of power, Hadou. Definitely, he was the only person to help Jasmine.

"Let's get back to the hotel," said Guile. Veronica and Fei-Long helped Jasmine up.

'First thing tomorrow morning,' Ryu thought. 'I'll help her control this.'

To Chapter Twelve----->